Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver (Mt. Olive, IL)
About The Position
Visiting Angels Springfield is seeking compassionate Housekeeper and Companion Caregivers to support seniors and others in need in Macoupin County and surrounding areas, including Sangamon, Menard, Morgan, and Logan counties. The role provides help with daily living responsibilities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, transportation, and companionship. Caregivers may receive opportunities for advanced training in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The employer describes client and caregiver introductions before assignments, and offers varied shifts ranging from 1 to 12 hours, with flexible scheduling and travel-time mileage reimbursement.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for serving others and providing caregiving.
- Knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary constraints.
- Willingness to follow health and safety standards.
- Respectful and compassionate manner.
- Good time-management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ethics.
- Physical endurance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Own a vehicle with current insurance.
- Social Security Card.
- Must meet all qualifications to receive the bonus.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in home care or elderly care.
- History of community involvement.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication.
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility at home and outside, including for appointments and walks.
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Help clients with routine exercises.
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from clients when they are able.
- Complete clients’ shopping or accompany them while shopping.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks clients cannot complete on their own.
- Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
- Report unusual incidents.
- Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Provide transportation and other daily-living support as needed.
Benefits
- $400 sign-on bonus available, subject to qualifying requirements.
- Differential pay for nights and weekends.
- Weekly pay.
- Flexible scheduling and varied shifts.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel time.
- Caregiver Assistance Program for employees maintaining 35–40 hours per week.
- Caregiver mentor program and ongoing training.
- Client referral bonus.
- Caregiver referral bonus.
- Paid orientation.
- Paid time off.
- Free telehealth program for employees and their families enrolled in full-time benefits.
- Dental, health, and vision insurance.
- Employee appreciation program.
- Client and caregiver introductions before assignments.
- Advanced training opportunities in dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
